Artur Akkerman, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Artur Akkerman

Focus areas

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Non-binary

Faith

Jewish

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Artur Akkerman

I was born in Odessa, Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States at twelve with my family as Jewish refugees escaping antisemitism. This experience shaped my understanding of safety, identity, and belonging. It taught me that love and connection are things we create intentionally, through effort and care not things we can take for granted. I earned my Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and my Masters degree in Social Work from New York University, where I trained in Ego Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. During my school years, I came out as gay, which shaped my understanding of vulnerability, acceptance, and love that is chosen rather than assumed. Later in my life, through continued internal work and community connection, I came out again this time as nonbinary. These experiences inform my work with couples love deepens when we are allowed to be fully seen, and relationships thrive when identity is met with care rather than fear. For over 15 years, I have worked within one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, supporting individuals and couples across diverse identities and lived experiences, including many within the LGBTQIA community. That work reinforced what I know to be true about love it requires communication, boundaries, repair, and the willingness to try again. I completed a 6month didactic rotation in Emotionally Focused Therapy EFT for couples, a researchsupported approach focused on strengthening bonds and restoring emotional security. I am currently going through Level 1 and Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, an evidencebased method that helps couples grow friendship, manage conflict, and build lasting connection. In therapy, I help couples slow down, observe what is happening between them in the present moment, and make different choices.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

New York University, Master's in Social Work
University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1386896959

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What practice does Artur Akkerman work with?

Artur Akkerman works with Grow Therapy.

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Artur Akkerman frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Artur Akkerman on their profile.